Pecan Square is a 1,200-acre Hillwood master-planned community in Northlake with approximately 3,100 homes planned at buildout. Residential construction, schools, retail, recreation facilities, and transportation projects continue to develop throughout the surrounding corridor.
As the Broker of Covenant Heritage Realty with offices in Northlake, I track this corridor daily. Here is a fact-checked look at what's being built near Pecan Square in 2026, what is open today, what remains proposed, and what buyers should verify before making a decision.
Information reviewed September 1, 2026
- Barksdale Middle School opened for the 2026-27 school year
- Chuy's at Harvest Town Center is open
- Pecan Square currently lists five builders
- Pecan Square HOA dues vary by property type
- Northlake municipal tax rate is $0.295 per $100 for FY 2026
- FM 407's larger 11.5-mile widening remains a proposed TxDOT project
Development plans, businesses, builders, prices, incentives, boundaries, taxes, and construction schedules can change.
Quick Answers
Short, direct answers to the questions buyers ask most about what's being built near Pecan Square, based on the verified details in this article. Development plans, businesses, and schedules can change, so confirm the specifics with current sources before making a decision.
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Is Floyd Barksdale Middle School open?
Yes. Floyd Barksdale Middle School opened for the 2026-27 school year, with Michelle Jennings as principal. Attendance boundaries and feeder patterns can change, so verify the assignment for the exact address with the district.
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What's open at Harvest Town Center?
Chuy's at Harvest Town Center is open, and the center adds grocery, restaurant, and banking options near Pecan Square, Harvest, and surrounding communities. Additional space is designated for future retail, medical office, and restaurant use.
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When will the FM 407 traffic improvements be completed?
Denton County approved an approximately $2 million contract for near-term intersection improvements at FM 407 and I-35W, and work began in 2026. TxDOT's larger proposal to widen roughly 11.5 miles of FM 407 from Bill Cook Road to FM 1830 remains proposed, with timing subject to change.
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What schools will serve my home if I buy near Pecan Square?
School assignments depend on the property address and current attendance boundaries, which can change. Verify the current assignment for the specific property directly with the applicable school district before purchasing.
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Are there quick move-in homes available near Pecan Square?
Pecan Square's official homefinder may show completed or near-completed homes from participating builders. Closing timing depends on construction status, inspections, and lender, title, and contract requirements, so obtain the schedule in writing.
What's Happening Inside Pecan Square Right Now
Pecan Square remains an active new-construction community in Northlake as it builds toward approximately 3,100 homes at buildout. For buyers evaluating options, here is what to know as of late August 2026.
Pecan Square Builder Activity, August 2026
As of September 1, 2026, Pecan Square's official website lists Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, D.R. Horton, Highland Homes, and Pulte Homes. Available collections, homesites, prices, quick move-in homes, and incentives vary by builder and can change.
Pecan Square has introduced half-acre homesites. Buyers should verify current availability, lot dimensions, easements, setbacks, orientation, and adjoining land uses before selecting a homesite.
Pecan Square includes several homesite sizes and product types, including traditional single-family homes, larger homesites, rear-entry homes, and townhomes. Pricing depends on the builder, collection, homesite, floor plan, options, construction stage, and available inventory.
Having multiple active builders gives buyers an opportunity to compare floor plans, homesites, included features, financing offers, contract terms, and total cost. It does not guarantee discounts or stronger negotiating leverage.
Floyd Barksdale Middle School Is Now Open
Floyd Barksdale Middle School, located near Pecan Square, opened for the 2026-27 school year, with students beginning classes on August 12, 2026. Michelle Jennings is the campus principal. Northwest ISD approved attendance boundaries before the opening.
School assignments depend on the property address and attendance boundaries. School attendance boundaries, feeder patterns and ratings can change. Buyers should verify current assignments for the specific property directly with the applicable school district before making a purchase decision. The assigned district and campuses depend on the property address.
Harvest Town Center: Retail Finally Arrives
For years, residents of Pecan Square and surrounding communities have driven to Argyle, Roanoke, or Trophy Club for everyday shopping and dining. The Harvest Town Center, located within the Harvest master-planned community just minutes from Pecan Square, has added several retail, restaurant, and banking options in 2026:
- Tom Thumb (63,000 square feet), The center's grocery anchor officially opened on March 6, 2026, the first full-service grocery store in the immediate Pecan Square and Harvest corridor.
- Chick-fil-A, Open and serving the community.
- McDonald's, Open and serving the community.
- Chase Bank, Full-service banking now available locally.
- Chuy's, Chuy's at 1061 Market Way is now open.
Harvest Town Center adds grocery, restaurant, and banking options near Pecan Square, Harvest, and surrounding communities. Additional space in the center is designated for future retail, medical office, and restaurant use.
Northlake Crossing
Northlake Crossing is located at Robson Ranch Road and Cleveland Gibbs Road. The development has announced or completed space for businesses including Timekeepers Haus and Star Physical Therapy. Tenant status and opening dates should be verified directly with each business.
Pecan Plaza
Pecan Plaza is located near FM 407 and Gibbs Road. CVS has been announced as the anchor for Pecan Plaza. Commercial listings reviewed in August 2026 continued to describe portions of the center as under delivery, so buyers should verify the store's opening status directly with CVS.
FM 407 and Road Improvements: What's Underway
Traffic along the FM 407 corridor is a common concern for Northlake residents. Several projects are at different stages, from near-term intersection work to a larger widening that TxDOT still describes as proposed.
FM 407 at I-35W Near-Term Intersection Improvements
Denton County approved an approximately $2 million contract for near-term intersection improvements at FM 407 and I-35W. Work began in 2026. Because construction schedules can change, readers should consult Denton County and current traffic notices for completion and lane-closure information.
FM 407 Widening (Proposed)
TxDOT is proposing to reconstruct and widen approximately 11.5 miles of FM 407 from Bill Cook Road to FM 1830. The proposal would convert the existing two-lane rural undivided road into an ultimate six-lane urban divided facility with pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. Planning, environmental review, right-of-way work, utility relocation, funding, bidding, and construction timing may occur separately and remain subject to change.
Mulkey Lane and Gibbs Road
Northlake has discussed transportation needs around Mulkey Lane and Gibbs Road as development continues. Buyers and residents should review current town agendas, capital-project updates, and construction notices for confirmed work.
The projects are intended to address mobility and future capacity, but construction can create temporary delays and final traffic outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
What's Being Built Next: New Communities in the Corridor
Beyond the developments directly surrounding Pecan Square, the broader growth corridor includes several new community announcements at different stages of approval and construction.
Landmark by Hillwood
Landmark is an approximately 3,200-acre Hillwood master-planned community at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, from the same developers behind Pecan Square and Harvest. Nine builders are active in the community, with officially advertised pricing from the high $300s to more than $1 million. The first residential neighborhood includes approximately 750 homesites.
At full buildout over a multi-decade timeframe, Landmark is planned for approximately 6,000 single-family homes, approximately 3,000 multifamily residences, and approximately 900 acres of commercial development, including an H-E-B grocery store planned for early 2027. Approximately 1,100 acres of parks, trails, and wild spaces are also planned.
What this means for Pecan Square buyers: Landmark adds significant new construction inventory to the broader corridor. Buyers comparing Pecan Square and Landmark should compare current homesites, construction activity, amenities available today, planned features, tax structures, HOA obligations, commute routes, and total cost.
Forestar's 281-Acre Proposal
In 2026, Northlake approved zoning associated with a proposed Forestar residential development of approximately 281 acres east of FM 156 and south of Downe Road. Approved zoning permits up to 843 homes, but zoning approval is not the same as final plat approval, construction authorization, or a guaranteed buildout.
Reported project figures include open space and floodplain areas. Project name, lot count, phasing, open-space calculations, plats, infrastructure, and construction timing remain subject to later approvals and change.
Treeline by Hillwood (Justin)
Treeline by Hillwood is an 800-plus-acre master-planned community in Justin, planned for approximately 2,700 homes. Its official site advertises new homes from the high $300s to the $600s as of August 2026, and the community currently lists nine active builders. The community is within Northwest ISD, but buyers must verify school assignments by address.
The Children's Health StarCenter: A New Community Anchor
The Children's Health StarCenter Multisport, an approximately $45 million athletic facility, officially opened March 31, 2026, at the I-35W and SH 114 interchange. The approximately 225,000-square-foot complex features two NHL-regulation ice rinks and eight basketball courts convertible to 16 volleyball courts.
This is the 11th StarCenter location in the DFW area. Hospitality development near the interchange includes the Cambria Hotel and Northlake Conference Center, and the surrounding district includes planned mixed-use space.
The facility adds regional sports and recreation programming near I-35W and SH 114.
Understanding Northlake Property Taxes
Northlake's municipal property-tax rate is $0.295 per $100 of taxable value for FY 2026.
This is only the Town of Northlake portion of a property's total tax bill. A property may also be subject to county, school-district, emergency-service, municipal-management-district, MUD, PID, or other applicable rates and assessments. Pecan Square's official FAQ currently displays a combined tax rate of approximately 2.430038 per $100, subject to verification by property.
Buyers should request a tax estimate for the specific property they are considering, because total rates vary by address, taxing district, and exemptions.
How to Evaluate the Pecan Square Corridor Strategically
With so much happening at once, the Pecan Square corridor offers more options than it did a year ago, which also means more to compare. Buyers who evaluate the full picture tend to make more confident decisions:
1. Don't buy the timeline, buy the community
New retail and school openings are worth knowing about, but they should not be the sole reason you choose a community. Evaluate commute, lifestyle fit, taxes, and total cost of ownership. The community you choose shapes your daily life from day one, and nearby projects can change or be delayed.
2. Evaluate builders within the same community, not across communities
Within Pecan Square alone, five builders are active. Compare their floor plans, homesites, included features, financing offers, and contract terms side by side. The community determines much of your lifestyle; the builder determines your home quality. Both deserve separate evaluation.
3. Factor in the full cost of ownership
Pecan Square HOA dues are billed semiannually and vary by lot size, entry configuration, and property type. Property taxes, insurance, and any MUD, PID, or municipal-management-district assessments also affect your monthly costs. I provide a complete cost-of-ownership analysis so there are no surprises after closing.
4. Think about resale from day one
Lot selection, floor plan, orientation, and purchase price affect future flexibility. Future value depends on market conditions, mortgage rates, taxes, insurance, HOA obligations, home condition, location within the community, purchase price, and competing inventory. No community or lot guarantees appreciation or resale performance.
5. Don't skip the inspections
Builder warranties are valuable, but they are not a substitute for independent evaluation. Pre-drywall and pre-closing inspections are common opportunities to review construction, and buyers should ask about inspection schedules and timelines early in the process. As a Texas real estate broker with practical experience in new-construction transactions, I help clients track contract deadlines, compare builder offerings, and understand available inspection opportunities within the scope of my real estate license. Independent inspectors evaluate construction conditions. Questions requiring legal interpretation should be directed to a qualified Texas real estate attorney.
The Bottom Line
The Pecan Square corridor in 2026 is defined by active residential construction, newly opened schools and retail, proposed transportation projects, and multiple adjacent communities with fresh builder options. For buyers evaluating new construction in North Texas, that means more inventory and more information to weigh.
Nearby development can affect convenience, traffic, taxes, construction activity, supply, and buyer perceptions. It does not guarantee appreciation or resale performance. Understanding what is open, what is still proposed, and what remains unverified is the practical way to approach the market.
Whether you're evaluating a new construction home at Pecan Square, comparing it to Harvest, Canyon Falls, or Landmark, or simply trying to understand how these developments affect your real estate goals, I'll help you sort through the details.
Want to talk about buying or selling in this area? Let's talk.
Theresa De La Rosa
Broker, REALTOR®
Covenant Heritage Realty | In DFW Living Group
Disclosure
Builder participation, prices, incentives, available homes, business openings, road projects, development plans, school boundaries, HOA dues, assessments, tax rates, and construction schedules can change. Information was reviewed on September 1, 2026. Buyers should verify current information with builders, developers, businesses, municipalities, TxDOT, school districts, HOAs, taxing authorities, lenders, title companies, and appropriate professional advisers. This article is for general informational purposes and is not legal, tax, lending, or investment advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Theresa is the founder and Broker of Covenant Heritage Realty, LLC. She holds the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation, is a Certified Luxury Marketing Specialist, an AI Certified Agent, and an AI Listing Advantage holder, and has been recognized as a RateMyAgent Price Expert and a Million Dollar Club producer. She serves sellers, buyers, and military families throughout North Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With 18+ years of experience and deep expertise in Northlake and Denton County communities, she provides strategic, data-driven real estate guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should buyers evaluate before purchasing in Pecan Square?
Buyers should compare the specific builder, homesite, floor plan, included features, contract terms, financing, taxes, HOA dues, insurance estimates, school assignments, commute routes, and nearby development. Pecan Square offers established amenities and multiple active builders, but future appreciation and resale performance are not guaranteed.
How does Pecan Square compare to Landmark by Hillwood?
Pecan Square is an established Northlake community with operating amenities and ongoing builder activity. Landmark is an earlier-stage Denton development with nine builders and a multi-decade plan. Buyers can compare current homesites, construction activity, amenities available today, planned features, tax structures, HOA obligations, commute routes, and total cost. Neither community guarantees lower cost or stronger appreciation.
What schools will serve my home if I buy near Pecan Square?
School assignments depend on the property address and attendance boundaries. School attendance boundaries, feeder patterns and ratings can change. Buyers should verify current assignments for the specific property directly with the applicable school district before making a purchase decision. The assigned district and campuses depend on the property address. Floyd Barksdale Middle School opened for the 2026-27 school year, with Michelle Jennings as principal.
When will the FM 407 traffic improvements be completed?
Denton County approved an approximately $2 million contract for near-term intersection improvements at FM 407 and I-35W, and work began in 2026. Readers should consult Denton County and current traffic notices for completion and lane-closure information. TxDOT's larger proposal to widen approximately 11.5 miles of FM 407 from Bill Cook Road to FM 1830 remains proposed, with planning, environmental review, right-of-way work, utility relocation, funding, bidding, and construction timing subject to change.
Are there quick move-in homes available near Pecan Square?
Pecan Square's official homefinder may show completed or near-completed homes from participating builders. Closing timing depends on the home's construction status, inspections, lender and title requirements, builder documentation, and the purchase contract. Buyers should obtain the anticipated completion and closing schedule in writing.